Significance

• Plastic bottles aren't built for a long life span. As you freeze, wash and reuse them, your body becomes exposed to harmful toxins that may produce long-term health consequences
  
  

Toxic Agents

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  According to the U.S. Health Department, most plastic bottles are made from bisphenol A (BPA) or polyethylene terephthalate (PET) materials, which are unknowingly ingested and may cause major harm to the body's essential functions.
  
  

Adverse Effects on the Body

• In a CBC News study, researchers have discovered that the toxins from plastic bottles pose a risk to consumer health, and could be linked to cancer, neuron damage and stinted health and development in children.
  
  

Similar Products to Avoid

• The chemicals found in plastic water bottles are also commonly found in plastic dishes and food storage containers used in microwaves.
  
  

Alternative Solutions

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  Ways to reduce the use of plastic include purchasing a water filter, buying beverages in glass bottles, drinking beverages from cups and glasses, and shopping for reusable plastic or aluminum bottles that are labeled "BPA free."